PhD Student / Research Assistant (f/m/d) on "Shallow Geothermal Energy"

ZipRecruiter; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Karlsruhe is seeking a PhD Student / Research Assistant in Applied Geosciences for a 30-month research project on shallow geothermal energy systems. The successful candidate will develop models and collaborate with various partners while having the opportunity to enroll in a PhD program. Required qualifications include a Master's degree in a relevant field and fluent German skills.

Leistungen

Flexible work models

Sports and leisure activities

Child and holiday care services

Support for public transportation

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Applied Geosciences, Geophysics, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in analytical and numerical modeling of heat and mass transport.
• Programming skills in Python and MATLAB.
• Knowledge of GIS is required.
• Fluent German skills necessary.

Aufgaben

• Develop analytical and numerical models for heat and cold availability.
• Address spatial uncertainties with geostatistical methods.
• Consider economic factors for geothermal exploration concepts.
• Present findings in workshops with local stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Analytical and numerical modeling

Programming skills (Python, MATLAB)

Knowledge of GIS

Fluent German

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Applied Geosciences or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

We are seeking a PhD Student / Research Assistant (f/m/d) in the Institute of Applied Geosciences (AGW) for a limited duration of 30 months, focusing on "Shallow Geothermal Energy." The successful candidate will join the research project IGWN (Innovative Geothermal-based Heating Networks) to explore the potential of shallow geothermal energy systems in Oberschwaben, Germany.

Your responsibilities will include developing analytical and numerical models to quantify heat and cold availability in the subsurface in 2D and 3D, addressing spatial uncertainties with geostatistical methods, and considering economic factors to develop geothermal exploration and utilization concepts. You will also present findings in workshops with local stakeholders.

You will be part of a collaborative team comprising university, research, and industry partners. The project aims to advance geothermal heating solutions for the Oberschwaben region.

If eligible, you may enroll in the PhD program at KIT's Department of Civil Engineering, Geo and Environmental Science, with the opportunity to earn a doctorate.

Qualifications: A Master's degree in Applied Geosciences, Geophysics, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. Experience in analytical and numerical modeling of heat and mass transport, programming skills (Python, MATLAB), and knowledge of GIS are required. Fluent German skills are also necessary.

Join KIT, Germany's only University of Excellence conducting large-scale research, and enjoy excellent working conditions, training, and a variety of benefits including flexible work models, sports and leisure activities, child and holiday care services, and support for public transportation.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by August 31, 2025, using vacancy number 1212/2025. Please contact PD Dr. Kathrin Menberg at [e-mail] for further information.